Comparison

OneStream Live vs OBS

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

OneStream Live

Broadcast live and pre-recorded videos to over 45 social media platforms and custom RTMP destinations simultaneously. Schedule streams, embed them on websites, and analyze performance with comprehensive analytics. Supports 360° video and team management.

Highlights
  • Multistream live and pre-recorded video
  • Mobile camera broadcasting
  • Real-time RTMP source streaming
  • Embed streams on websites
  • Advanced stream scheduling
  • Team management
  • Streaming analytics
Features
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Host, multistream and record professional live broadcasts, right from your phone. OneStream Live turns your phone into a full broadcast studio. Go live from your camera, bring guests on screen, schedule a stream for later, or connect the encoder you already use. Every broadcast reaches 45+ social platforms, custom destinations and your own website at the same time. No laptop, no crew, no setup marathon. STREAM TO MULTIPLE PLATFORMS AT ONCE Picking a platform means picking which audience to ignore. Connect your channels once and go live to YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, LinkedIn and 45+ destinations simultaneously, with custom destinations and your own hosted pages alongside them. YOUR STUDIO FITS IN YOUR POCKET Start a real-time broadcast from wherever you are. Switch between the front and rear camera, share your screen, and bring images, video or audio into the stream as you go. HOST A LIVE STUDIO WITH GUESTS Invite guests with a link and hold them in the lobby until you're ready. Bring them onto the stage one at a time, with camera and mic control throughout. Instant Studio keeps the same link every time, so you can jump back in without setting anything up again. SCHEDULE PRE-RECORDED STREAMS Upload a video or build a playlist and broadcast it as a live stream at a time you choose. Scheduling works up to 60 days ahead, so your viewers know when to show up. CONNECT YOUR ENCODER Stream from OBS, XSplit, Zoom, Wirecast and more over RTMP, RTMPS, SRT or WHIP. Create multiple stream keys and add a backup key that takes over if the primary drops. PERSONALIZE YOUR STUDIO STREAM Fonts and style presets to match your brand, plus your logo, stage backgrounds, overlays, banners, scrolling tickers and background music. Camera effects include blur and virtual backgrounds, green screen, smart zoom, color correction, low light correction and AI denoise. BUILD YOUR SHOW BEFORE IT STARTS Set up scenes ahead of time, each with its own layout, media and overlays, then switch between them as the show moves along. Add an intro and outro to open and close, and drop an instant overlay on screen whenever you need one. EVERY COMMENT IN ONE PLACE Comments from YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, LinkedIn and Kick land in a single panel where you can reply to any of them. Live Chat sits inside Studio, encoder streams, pre-recorded streams, custom websites and stream players. Queue the good comments and pin them on screen. SHARE STREAMS ON YOUR OWN SITE Build a no-code custom website to host your broadcasts, or embed a stream player where your audience already is. Bandwidth and viewer stats show you how each one performed. MANAGE YOUR TEAM AND CONTENT Record automatically as you broadcast and keep your videos in one library. Invite your team and set what each member can access. BUILT FOR PEOPLE WHO GO LIVE OFTEN Creators, marketers, educators, podcasters, gamers, churches and businesses who want to reach more than one audience at a time. Take your studio with you. PLANS OneStream Live works across web and mobile. Subscriptions and higher tiers are available through in-app purchase. SUPPORT Need help? Start a live chat with our team or browse the Help Center. Help Center: https://helpdesk.onestream.live/hc/knowledgebase/en Email: care@onestream.live Privacy Policy: https://onestream.live/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://onestream.live/tos/ Console fields Support URL: https://helpdesk.onestream.live/hc/knowledgebase/en Marketing URL: https://onestream.live/mobile-live-broadcasting/ Privacy Policy URL: https://onestream.live/privacy/ Copyright: 2026 OneStream Live Inc.

About

OBS

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a high-quality webcam for OBS Studio. Connects instantly over your local network with no drivers or complex setup needed. Ideal for streamers, professionals, and presenters seeking stable video.

Highlights
  • Use iPhone/iPad as webcam for OBS
  • High quality, low latency video
  • Instant one-tap connection
  • Simple OBS integration
  • Works on macOS and Windows
  • No login or ads
Features
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Use your iPhone or iPad as a camera for OBS. Camera Studio is built for live streams, recordings, classes, and presentations when you want a stable camera source from the device you already have. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Start a live camera with one tap • Switch front and rear cameras • Adjust focus, exposure, zoom, and torch • Capture microphone audio and mute when needed • Use a grid overlay to frame your shot • Follow the built-in USB setup guide for macOS, Windows, and Linux An In-App Purchase is required before you can use the app. After purchase, connect a USB cable, tap Start Camera, and add your device in OBS as a Video Capture Device. No account and no extra computer driver required. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open Camera Studio, complete Get Started, and unlock the app with an In-App Purchase or Restore Purchases. 2. Connect your iPhone or iPad to your computer with a genuine Lightning or USB-C cable. 3. Tap Start Camera. Allow Camera and Microphone access when asked. 4. In OBS Studio, add a Video Capture Device source and select your device. Video and audio stay on your device and the computer you connect. This app does not upload your camera feed to a developer server. WHO IT IS FOR Creators, presenters, teachers, and anyone who uses OBS Studio to stream or record and wants a simple wired camera from iPhone or iPad. OBS Studio is independent software from the OBS Project. Camera Studio is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the OBS Project. IN-APP PURCHASES An In-App Purchase is required to use Camera Studio. The camera, USB source, and in-app controls are available only after you unlock Pro. Unlock options: • Auto-renewable weekly, monthly, or yearly subscription • One-time lifetime purchase Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage in Settings. Restore Purchases is available in the app. Refunds for App Store purchases are handled by Apple. PRIVACY POLICY https://sites.google.com/view/cam-obs-privacy TERMS OF USE https://sites.google.com/view/cam-obs-terms STANDARD EULA https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Download Camera Studio and use your iPhone or iPad as a wired camera for OBS.

Screenshots

OneStream Live4 screens
OBS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: OneStream Live at fortnightly against OBS's every 7 months. OneStream Live also leads on review sentiment (26% vs 11%). OBS's advantage is ratings volume (435 vs 68). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. OneStream Live sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and OBS sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for OneStream Live against 4.4 for OBS. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OBS has 435 ratings behind it against 68, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 26% of OneStream Live's written reviews are positive against 11% of OBS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OneStream Live ships an update fortnightly, OBS every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
OneStream Live versus OBS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOneStream LiveOBS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (68 ratings)4.4 (435 ratings)
Positive reviews25.9% of reviews — better10.7% of reviews
Number of ratings68435 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size152 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOneStream Live OyDREAMEE STUDIO COMPANY LIMITED

Customer experience

OneStream Live

All ratings68 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral1.5%
Negative14.7%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive25.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative74.1%

OBS

All ratings435 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral1.4%
Negative14.0%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive10.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative89.3%

In-app purchases

12 purchases

OneStream Live

Subscriptions12
  • 10 GB Extra Storage$12.991 Month
  • 5 Extra Social Accounts$12.991 Month
  • Cloud Storage Add-on$12.991 Month
Show 9 more
  • 15 mins additional stream time$12.991 Month
  • Basic - Monthly1 Month trial$19.991 Month
  • 60 mins Additional Stream Time$21.991 Month
  • 50 GB Extra Storage$32.991 Month
  • 1 Indefinite Stream$39.001 Month
  • Standard - Monthly1 Month trial$50.991 Month
  • Professional - Monthly1 Month trial$69.991 Month
  • Enterprise - Monthly$129.001 Month
  • Basic - Yearly$199.991 Year
4 purchases

OBS

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly camera access$4.997 Days
  • Monthly camera access$9.991 Month
  • Yearly camera access$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime camera access$17.99

Questions

Is OneStream Live free?
OneStream Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OBS free?
OBS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, OneStream Live or OBS?
OneStream Live and OBS are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 68 and 435 ratings respectively.
Do OneStream Live or OBS have ads?
Neither OneStream Live nor OBS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OneStream Live or OBS?
OneStream Live ships an update fortnightly, and OBS every 7 months. Most recently, OneStream Live was updated on September 22, 2026 and OBS on September 23, 2026.

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